Total Crime Rate
9.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southsea Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Minster Cliffs , and the 15th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southsea Avenue (ME12 2NH) in the last 12 months was 9.0 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Minster Cliffs average (64.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
In the area around Southsea Avenue (ME12 2NH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Leas, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Minster Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rodmer Close | — |
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